1956 Topps Mickey Mantle Gray Back #135 Ends July 15th at 9 PM CST Starts at $1!

[1963Topps Set]

If my bid holds up, I am going to donate the card to the kid's collection. I remember as a kid in the 1970s when ever I got a vintage cards from the 1950s or 1960s how over the moon i was. It didn't matter if it was a common or a star, a high number or low number. Such an innocent thrill can only come from a kid, sadly some out grow it. I have not nor have I forgotten it!

[rjackson44]

Tom i hope you win the card and dave the seller is a class act good luck to you and i hope your son enjoys the mick.best octavio

[1963Topps Set]

Thanks, but it is not my son. It is Brad's. It is wonderful that he has a dad that goes to bat for his son. I support that all the way! When I was a kid, my mom always supported my card collecting and never threw my cards out. (as long as they're never out and in the way).

[bnorth]

Originally Posted by 1963Topps Set

Thanks, but it is not my son. It is Brad's. It is wonderful that he has a dad that goes to bat for his son. I support that all the way! When I was a kid, my mom always supported my card collecting and never threw my cards out. (as long as they're never out and in the way).

Tom I think it is great if you win and give the card to Brad's son. But what about the seller getting less money for his card because you want to be nice. If you wanted to give the kid the card you should have just won it without the distraction. I think it is horrible for the seller that 1 person retracted their bid for this.

Everybody bid high and bid often lets see how nice Tom is.

[1963Topps Set]

I did not start this "distraction", Brad did. I support his cause, as should all on this forum who helps each other out. My bid stands at my highest, I have to keep in mind the cards condition. This is not a fund raiser, but the opportunity for a kid to add this card to his collection. I hope that all agrees. I apologize if my stance has cause the seller to lose out, but I feel my bid, especially when you consider the opening bid and and cards condition is very fair. Had this card been for my collection, I would not have bid at all, since I do not as a rule put cards in this condition in my collection. I never stated that anyone should not bid or retract bids. I just feel that a kid is far more importnant then money. Also, if someone really wants this card, they should just disregard my bid and continue on.. Thanks....

[GoldenAge50s]

I side w/ Ben on this one.

Tom, I totally respect your idea to donate to young collector, but it should be done in silence and mentioned after you won.

Many would consider this as auction interference, which is a strict no-no.

[frankbmd]

I'll bid 62 to end the discussion.